7 Questions With For All You Do Author Peter Mishler
Teachers need radical self-care and support in order to continue their life-changing work. That’s the premise behind Peter Mishler’s For All You Do, published by Andrews McMeel in May. In addition to being a writer of prolific poetry—including the publication
The Purpose of Poetry with Tess Guinery
Tess Guinery has inspired thousands of readers, Instagram followers, and creators through her work as a multimodal artist. In addition to her background in both dance and design, Guinery released her poetry collection The Apricot Memoirs in April with Andrews
Poet Spotlight: SL Heaton on the Healing Power of Reaching Out Through Poetry
This month, I had the opportunity to speak with poet SL Heaton, who beautifully describes how her writing journey has evolved over the years, from a therapeutic outlet and hobby to an inspirational message of hope and encouragement for others
The Purpose of Poetry with Chloë Frayne
Chloë Frayne, an LGBTQI poet from South Australia, writes from her experiences with love, long-distance relationships, traveling, healing, hope, and adventure. Frayne is the author of two self-published poetry books, and this year she is releasing her first traditionally-published collection,
The Purpose of Poetry with Iain Thomas
Poet and new media artist Iain Thomas became a worldwide phenomenon with his 2011 collection I Wrote This For You. We sat down with the bestselling author to talk about the purpose behind his work, his process, and the meaning
6 Questions with Eighteen Inches Author Mirtha Michelle
Mirtha Michelle’s latest collection, Eighteen Inches, came out Sept. 15 from Andrews McMeel Universal. Since its release, Michelle’s evocative and vulnerable fourth title has inspired others through its wisdom and its interesting concept of relating the heart and the mind,
Christy Ann Martine and Healing From The Trauma of a Painful Past
Trigger warning: This article discusses heavy themes, including domestic abuse, depression, and childhood trauma. This month, I had the honor of speaking with Canadian poet Christy Ann Martine about her courageous journey to healing from her painful past. She discusses her
5 Questions with ‘Flowers on the Moon’ Poet Billy Chapata
Billy Chapata is a Zimbabwean writer based in Atlanta, Georgia and the author of two insightful and thought-provoking collections of poetry: Chameleon Aura and Flowers on the Moon. To commemorate Black History Month, Billy shares his book recommendations, reveals what's
Celebrate Black History Month with Poet and Musician Valerie June
Native Tennesseean Valerie June Hockett is best known for her critically-acclaimed career as a singer-songwriter. Hailed by the New York Times as one of America’s “most intriguing, fully formed new talents,” she is now anticipating the release of a new
Poetry and Promotion During a Pandemic: 5 Questions with ‘shine your icy crown’ Author Amanda Lovelace
The coronavirus pandemic has seriously altered all aspects of the literary landscape, including poetry. Few poets know this better than Amanda Lovelace. The bestselling author of the “you are your own fairy tale” trilogy completed one collection, as well as
Poet Spotlight: Johnny Nguyen on the Importance of Giving our Stories a Voice
This month’s spotlight features a poet on a mission to explore the depth of emotion and experiences through the eyes of his family. Johnny Nguyen is a writer who seeks to encourage others to tell the stories of their hearts:
Major Arcana and the Magic of Poetry: 7 Questions with “Word Witch” Kate Belew
In Major Arcana: Portraits of Witches in America, published by Andrews McMeel last month, renowned photographer Frances F. Denny has gathered more than 50 portraits of modern-day witches from across the U.S. Alongside these fascinating, intimate shots, quotes and stories